On Monday February 10, 2014 at 9am, general ticket lottery registration will open for the fourth annual Half Corked Marathon, a fun race through the wineries and vineyards of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, held on May 24, 2014.
The lottery closes on Friday February 14, 2014 at 11.59pm.
Water is the usual liquid of choice for thirsty race runners but the Half Corked Marathon takes a different approach to refreshment; participants are encouraged to sample wines from the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association along the route, paired with celebrated regional cuisine from local chefs, restaurateurs and café owners, as they run, jog or walk the 18km route.
Tickets for the marathon cost $139 per person. The 650 tickets available to the general public are in such hot demand that a lottery system will be used to distribute them this year. After sign up, each lucky person randomly chosen from the database will have the chance to purchase two tickets for the event. Tickets for additional weekend events (pre-race Primavera! dinner, Finish Line Lunch and event shuttle) will be announced shortly.
“The Half Corked Marathon is all about having fun in the springtime sun,” says Jennifer Busmann from the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. “It’s a unique chance for us to showcase the beauty of the region and of course give visitors a taste of our celebrated wineries and the world-class local produce that can be found in the Oliver and Osoyoos region.”